Statewide wreath ceremony Sat. for veterans

Several of Missouri's veterans cemeteries will be taking part in the Wreaths Across America, a ceremony honoring and remembering the nation's veterans this weekend.

Six Missouri state veterans’ cemeteries will be hosting the Wreaths ceremony, with donated wreaths to be placed at the headstones of Missouri veterans.

The following cemeteries will be hosting events Saturday: Bloomfield Veterans Cemetery; the Higginsville Veterans Cemetery; Fort Leonard Wood Veterans Cemetery in Waynesville; Jacksonville Veterans Cemetery; the Springfield Veterans Cemetery; and the St. James Veterans Cemetery in St. James.

All ceremonies are scheduled for 11 a.m., except for the St. James event at 12:30 p.m.